Alabama lawmakers recently passed a bill that not only legalizes daily fantasy sports, but classes the as a game of skill. The new law passed through the Alabama House of Representatives by the narrowest of margins. ... Read more

New Jersey sports betting advocates are likely to find very soon whether or not the Supreme Court will hear their case. This could well prove to be the conclusion of a case that's dragged on for almost eight years. ... Read more

A Hong Kong investment firm recently gobbled up 11.2 percent of Amaya Gaming. It's a move that could breath new life into the troubled poker giant. ... Read more

Tabcorp is catching a $120,000 fine from Australian gambling regulators for a series of illegal newspaper advertisements. It's a small fine, but just the latest in a string of bad news for the Aussie operator. ... Read more

Matt Cutts, the most powerful man in the SEO world, has officially resigned from Google, marking the end of the SEO-era. ... Read more

Yahoo is changing its name to Altaba ahead ahead of its potential sale to Verizon and a potential goodbye to CEO Marissa Mayer. But hackers may throw cold water on the whole affair. ... Read more

Bitcoin prices hit the $900 mark amidst a backdrop of global chaos. It's the highest value the digital currency has seen all year. ... Read more

The turbulent Philippine gambling market continues to churn with chaos and controversy. Jack Lam on the run and PAGOR flexing its regulatory muscle to regulate offshore-facing operators. . ... Read more

The UK Gambling Commission has given the go-ahead to Yahoo! to begin running its daily fantasy sports (DFS) operation in the country. Yahoo! will focus on soccer matches for its UK audience. ... Read more

Eve Online was a relatively calm online video game until the introduction of in-game gambling turned it into a massive drama. In the latest twist, an in-game casino owner has been banned from the game. ... Read more